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The problem that is My Name is Myeisha (2018) Bushwick Film Festival 2018

A review of My Name Is Myeisha, a genre-bending musical drama screening at the 11th annual Bushwick Film Festival, following a young woman reflecting on her life in the moments after her death. The film is noted for its striking individual sequences and experimental structure, blending theatrical storytelling with cinematic form.

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Don't Be Nice (2018) Bushwick Film Festival 2018

A review of Don’t Be Nice, a documentary screening at the 11th annual Bushwick Film Festival, following a group of New York City slam poets as they prepare for and compete in the National Poetry Slam. The film highlights powerful spoken word performances and the creative process behind them, centered on youth, expression, and competition.

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Gorillaz And A Dog Parade | Brooklyn This Weekend

A weekend guide to Brooklyn’s cultural events featuring the 11th annual Bushwick Film Festival, which showcases independent films, shorts, and panel discussions across venues in Bushwick. The festival is part of a broader weekend lineup that includes arts programming, film events, and community activities happening throughout the borough.

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Lost in Apocalypse (2018) Bushwick Film Festival 2018

A review of Lost in Apocalypse, a genre-blending horror film screening at the 11th annual Bushwick Film Festival, following a group of survivors navigating a zombie outbreak through shifting timelines. The film is noted for combining horror and humor while focusing on character-driven storytelling within a post-apocalyptic setting.

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Songs in the Sun (2018) Bushwick Film Festival 2018

A review of Songs in the Sun, an experimental feature screening at the 11th annual Bushwick Film Festival, highlighting the festival’s selection of intimate, art-driven films that explore emotional tension, memory, and human connection through unconventional storytelling.

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Where to Drink Around the Bushwick Film Festival

A local guide to bars and nightlife spots around the 11th annual Bushwick Film Festival, featuring nearby venues for cocktails, craft drinks, and post-screening gatherings in Bushwick and surrounding neighborhoods.

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Unseen Films

A review of Seaman & 207, a documentary screening at the 11th annual Bushwick Film Festival, highlighting the festival’s focus on intimate, off-the-beaten-path storytelling. The film follows the lived experience of a couple in upper Manhattan, reflecting the festival’s broader commitment to showcasing unique, independent voices in contemporary cinema.

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Film Lovers Rejoice: A Guide to This Week’s 2018 Bushwick Film Festival

A guide to films featured at the 11th annual Bushwick Film Festival, highlighting a curated selection of independent works by emerging filmmakers. The festival showcases diverse stories set in and inspired by Brooklyn, exploring themes of love, identity, community, and the city’s evolving cultural landscape.

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Your Guide to the 11th Annual Bushwick Film Festival

A guide to the 11th annual Bushwick Film Festival, running October 10–14 in Brooklyn. The festival features a packed lineup of independent films, shorts, documentaries, panels, and events, with programming exploring themes of identity, gentrification, and culture both in Brooklyn and globally. Tickets and full schedules are available through the festival’s official website.

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